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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.68, 9,314.64 and 4,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.68, 9,314.64 and 4,557.60 is: 6,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.68 : 9,314.64 = 4,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.68/9,314.64 = 4,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.68x = 9,314.64 × 4,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.68x = 42,452,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,403.26/6,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,840.89

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